“Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day” has become such a cliched sentence now that we don’t pay much attention to it and many of us even consider it as a myth that “does not hold much water” when it comes to weight loss. However, there are studies which have shown that increased hydration supports weight loss through improved metabolism and increased lipolysis. It is also believed that increased water intake causes thermogenesis. Additionally, it’s relatively common for people to confuse thirst for hunger signals, and we tend to eat more food when actually we should just be sipping on a glass of water to silence those signals. Another mistake we do is to reach out for sugary beverages instead of plain water, and this practice can increase the calorie count by a great degree. Apart from the fact that when the body is well-hydrated, it can efficiently break down food, absorb nutrients, and eliminate waste, here are a few more facts on why water is necessary for weight loss. Read on:
1. Suppresses Appetite:
With a smart technique called “water preloading,” which helps to stretch the stomach, you can create a feeling of fullness and pull yourself back from overeating. In this strategy, experts recommend to sip on 500 ml of plain water half an hour before the main meal (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Such a quantity of water before the meal will significantly stretch your tummy, and as a result, there would be lesser release of...